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| − | [[File:Aristotle.jpg|thumb|225px|The Greek philosopher [[Aristotle]] made important contributions to [[logic]], [[ethics|ethical]] deliberation, criticism, [[rhetoric]], physics, biology, and [[psychology]]. ]] | + | [[File:Debating with spammers.PNG|center|600px|thumb|''Ole! Ole! Ole!'']] |
| − | '''Intellectual humility''' can be understood as "involving the owning of one’s cognitive limitations, a healthy recognition of one’s intellectual debts to others, and low concern for intellectual domination and certain kinds of social status. It is closely allied with traits such as [[Openness|open-mindedness]], a sense of one’s fallibility, and being responsive to reasons."<ref>[https://humilityandconviction.uconn.edu/blank/what-is-intellectual-humility/ What is Intectual Humility. Humility & Conviction in Public Life], University of Connecticut</ref> Intellectual humility also involves having a recognition that there are gaps in one’s knowledge and that some of one’s current [[belief]]s might be incorrect.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9244574/#:~:text=Intellectual%20humility%20involves%20recognizing%20that,the%20sun%20might%20be%20shining. ''Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility''], ''Nature Reviews Psychology''. 2022; 1(9): 524–536. Published online 2022 Jun 27. doi: 10.1038/s44159-022-00081-9</ref>
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| − | == Intellectual humility is caused by contact with reality ==
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| − | *[https://efficiencyandmanagement.blogspot.com/2025/12/intellectual-humility-caused-by-contact.html Intellectual humility is caused by contact with reality]
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| − | == Articles/videos on intellectual humility ==
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| − | Foxes are people who are generalists and hedge hogs are experts/specialists.<ref>[https://archive.ph/PebzT The Peculiar Blindness of Expert]</ref>]]
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| − | *[https://www.templeton.org/discoveries/intellectual-humility#:~:text=Intellectual%20humility%20is%20a%20mindset,knowledge%2C%20truth%2C%20and%20understanding. Intellectual Humility], John Templeton Foundation
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| − | *[https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_does_intellectual_humility_look_like What Does Intellectual Humility Look Like?], Greater Good Magazine
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| − | *[https://humilityandconviction.uconn.edu/blank/what-is-intellectual-humility/ What is Intectual Humility. Humility & Conviction in Public Life], University of Connecticut
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| − | *[https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2021/11/10/could-i-be-wrong-exploring-research-on-cognitive-bias-curiosity-intellectual-humility-and-lifelong-learning/ Could I be wrong? Exploring research on cognitive bias, curiosity, intellectual humility, and lifelong learning]
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| − | *[https://kansasreflector.com/2023/12/30/the-curious-joy-of-being-wrong-intellectual-humility-means-being-open-to-new-information/#:~:text=Starting%20with%20the%20admission%20that,them%20to%20finish%20so%20you The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information], Kansas Reflector
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| − | *[https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/1/4/17989224/intellectual-humility-explained-psychology-replication Intellectual humility: the importance of knowing you might be wrong]
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| − | '''Videos on intellectual humility:''' | |
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| − | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKuMaHOvHA4paD1QedJqdeuqLbACZ5D40 Free online course on intellectual humility], Philosophy department at the University of Edinburgh
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| − | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGrcR0h3IZLV6N3J96jmwkF4 Intellectual humility - video playlist], Video playlist
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| − | == Benefits of intellectual humility ==
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| − | *[https://thedecisionlab.com/insights/society/the-hidden-power-of-intellectual-humility The Hidden Power of Intellectual Humility], The Decision Lab website
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| − | *[https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_reasons_why_intellectual_humility_is_good_for_you Five Reasons Why Intellectual Humility Is Good for You], Greater Good Magazine
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| − | *[https://www.casbo.org/three-reasons-why-intellectual-humility-is-good-for-you/ Three Reasons Why Intellectual Humility Is Good for You], California Association of School Business Officials
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| − | *[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pathways-flourishing/202204/the-power-intellectual-humility The Power of Intellectual Humility] by Eranda Jayawickreme Ph.D.
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| − | == Embracing the Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Path to Humility and Continuous Learning ==
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| − | ''See also:'' [[Dunning-Kruger effect]] and [[Lifelong learning]]
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| − | *[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-dunning-kruger-effect-path-humility-pjero-mardesic Embracing the Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Path to Humility and Continuous Learning]
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| − | == Journal articles on intellectual humility ==
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| − | *[https://www.nature.com/articles/s44159-022-00081-9 Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility], Nature, June 2022
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| − | *[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5559088/ Development and validation of a multi-dimensional measure of intellectual humility], ''PLus One'', 2017; 12(8): e0182950. Published online 2017 Aug 16. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182950
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| − | == Books ==
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| − | * ''Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error'' by Kathryn Schulz. Ecco. June 8, 2010
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| − | *''Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know'' by Adam Grant. Penguin Books (December 26, 2023)
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| − | *''Intellectual Humility: An Introduction to the Philosophy and Science'' by Dr. Ian Church and Peter L. Samuelson. Bloomsbury Academic (January 26, 2017)
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| − | *''Clever Enough to be Stupid: A Need for Intellectual Humility'' by Jym Brown. Publisher: Jym Brown (October 17, 2021)
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| − | == See also ==
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| − | *[[Humility]]
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| − | *[[Intellectual curiosity]]
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| − | *[[Decision making]]
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| − | *[[Evidence-based thinking]]
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| − | *[[Falsifiable]]
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| − | *[[Doubt]]
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| − | *[[Cognitive bias]]
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| − | *[[Confirmation bias]]
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| − | *[[Dunning-Kruger effect]]
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| − | *[[Logical fallacies]]
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| − | Opposites:
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| − | *[[Egocentric Thinking|Egocentric thinking]]
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| − | *[[Lake Wobegon effect]]
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| − | *[[Wishful thinking]]
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| − | *[[Hubris]]
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| − | *[[Pride]]
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| − | ==References==
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